- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- P. Srinivasan
- Movie name
- Pattampoochi
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic Tamil song portrays a young woman expressing her deep admiration and romantic yearning for her lover. She metaphorically compares his charm and seductive expertise to mythological symbols of romance, asking if he is related to Madhana Kamarajan or Krishna, or if he learned lovemaking in the academy of Manmatha (the god of love).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Madhana kamarajanukku / Maithunan thaano”
Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Madhana' and 'Maithunan', or 'Panjanaiyil' and 'Padam'.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Kaiviralaal koondhalukkul / Meen pidippaano”
Comparing running fingers through long dark hair to catching fish in water ('koondhalukkul meen pidippaano').
Rhetorical Questioning (Vinai Echa Vinaa)
“Antha maayavanaam kannanukku / Marumagan thaano”
Repeated use of interrogative suffixes ('thaano', 'vaippaano') to express wonder, curiosity, and eagerness.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is featured in the 1975 Tamil romantic movie 'Pattampoochi', starring Kamal Haasan and Jayachitra. The music was composed by P. Srinivasan, featuring iconic playback vocals by P. Susheela with lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan.
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